Which fallacy uses ambiguous language to conceal the truth?

Appeal to Reader’s Fear or Pity

What is the fallacy called when someone tries to win support by exploiting feelings of pity or guilt?

Appeal to Reader’s Fear or Pity

How can a writer strengthen their reasoning in an argument?

By clearly explaining why the evidence supports the claim.

By repeating the claim several times.

By using emotional appeals instead of facts.

By including as many pieces of evidence as possible, regardless of relevance.

What does reasoning do in an argumentative essay?

It connects the evidence to the claim, explaining how the evidence supports the claim

It repeats the claim several times to emphasize its importance

It provides a list of all the sources used in the essay

It introduces new claims unrelated to the main argument

How can a counterargument be effectively refuted in an essay?

By presenting evidence and reasoning that disproves it

By ignoring it and focusing on the claim

By mocking or making fun of the opposing view

Why is reasoning important in an argument?

It explains how the evidence connects to the claim.

It provides a summary of the argument.

Argumentation and Reasoning Quiz

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English

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12th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

RI.8.1, RI. 9-10.8, RL.11-12.3

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved?

Counter argument

Thesis

Premise

Conclusion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which term describes an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument?

Syllogism

Hypothesis

Counter argument

Inference

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the style of argumentation that breaks arguments down into six component parts: claim, grounds, warrant, qualifier, rebuttal, and backing?

Rogerian logic

Toulmin Logic

Deductive reasoning

Inductive reasoning

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which logic is a conflict-solving technique based on seeking common ground instead of polarizing debate?

Toulmin Logic

Rogerian logic

Deductive reasoning

Inductive reasoning

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests?

Connotation

Denotation

Inference

Premise

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the process of reasoning from one or more statements to reach a logical conclusion?

Inductive reasoning

Deductive reasoning

Syllogism

Hypothesis

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a method of reasoning in which the premises are viewed as supplying some evidence, but not full assurance, for the truth of the conclusion?

Deductive reasoning

Inductive reasoning

Syllogism

Inference

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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Argumentation and Reasoning Quiz

20 questions

What is a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved?

Which term describes an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument?

What is the style of argumentation that breaks arguments down into six component parts: claim, grounds, warrant, qualifier, rebuttal, and backing?

Which logic is a conflict-solving technique based on seeking common ground instead of polarizing debate?

What is the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests?

What is the process of reasoning from one or more statements to reach a logical conclusion?

What is a method of reasoning in which the premises are viewed as supplying some evidence, but not full assurance, for the truth of the conclusion?

What is an instance of a form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions, each of which shares a term with the conclusion?

What is a previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion?

What is a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation?

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